Randomized Study of Implantable Defibrillator as First-Choice Therapy Versus Conventional Strategy in Postinfarct Sudden Death Survivors - Concepedia

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Randomized Study of Implantable Defibrillator as First-Choice Therapy Versus Conventional Strategy in Postinfarct Sudden Death Survivors

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1995

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E. F. D. Wever, Richard N.W. Hauer, Frans J.L. van Capelle, Jan G.P. Tijssen, Harry J.G.M. Crijns, Ale Algra, Ans C.P. Wiesfeld, Patricia F.A. Bakker, Etienne O. Robles de Medina

Abstract

These data suggest that ICD implantation as first choice is preferable to the conventional approach in survivors of cardiac arrest caused by old myocardial infarction. Conventionally treated patients are likely to end up with an ICD, and those who remain on AD as sole therapy have a high risk of death regardless of efficacy assessment, including PES.